Nursing Associate

Job description

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services & the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Are you a qualified Nursing Associate looking for a supportive team and opportunities to develop new skills? This is an exciting time to join the community nursing service in West Hertfordshire.

We are currently recruiting a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our community nursing teams in the Watford area. This is a part time role - 30 hours per week.

We are developing new community pathways to help deliver more care in people's homes & to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.

In this role, you will be supported to develop & achieve competencies to deliver individualised care to patients with a variety of health needs in our communities.

You will work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, contributing to safe, compassionate, and effective care. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to respond thoughtfully in different situations, and a commitment to treating patients with dignity and empathy.

We are looking for someone who:o Is committed to providing person-centred careo Works well as part of a team and communicates effectivelyo Is motivated to learn and develop professionallyo Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality care

Main duties of the job

Applicants should hold a relevant Nursing Associate qualification. Previous experience in a community setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

In your application, please demonstrate:o Your clinical skills and experienceo Ability to work collaboratively within a teamo Effective communication skillso Willingness to learn and develop

As this is a home visiting service, the ability to travel between locations is required. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential for this role, unless reasonable adjustments apply in line with the Equality Act 2010.

In this role, you will work closely with patients, the community nursing team, GP practices, and wider multidisciplinary teams.

You will be supported by Professional Development Nurses and your Team Leader to develop the competencies required for your role. We also have a strong track record of supporting Registered Nursing Associates to complete the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Programme.We ask that all team members demonstrate behaviours aligned with CLCH values.

The role includes participation in a weekend rota, typically working three weekend days within a four-week roster cycle.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professiona
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
• Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) (dependent on borough)

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate with current UK NMC registration
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSEs Grade 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting in the field of area applied for
• Relevant experience of working self-directed or as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within the Code
• Relevant clinical skills in the area of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice when needed
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professiona
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems
• Ability to support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) (dependent on borough)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust
Address

Watford Skidmore way Clinic

Rickmansworth

WD3 1SZ

United Kingdom

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